Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Synopsis:
This book describes the short, succinct passages found in 'Hagakure', composed in the spirit of the way of thinking they reflect and outline the qualities that make a samurai: readiness to die, whatever one's cause; uncompromising loyalty; singlemindedness, preparedness, artlessness, celerity, decorum and compassion. It transcends time, space and the encumbrances of societal living by penetrating to the core of existence with the clarity and vividness of its insights.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 2008, Softcover - 2007, Softcover - 2007, Softcover - 2006, Softcover - 2006, Softcover - 2005, Softcover - 2005, Softcover - 2005, Softcover - 2004, Hardcover - 2002